total time beading: 27 hoursYay! It fought until the end but I conquered this panel. On to the shoulders...

project total: approx 150 hoursI’m over halfway done now – whew! I didn't log hours on my first couple of panels so I made an educated guess based on the logged panels. I included the panel that I beaded and took apart in the total because even though it wasn’t up scratch you see the result of those hours of work in the rest. So I say it counts. :>

Incredible work! I've been in awe of how straight your beading rows are. Seed beads can get so cantankerous and wonky with how differently each one can be sized and shaped (seriously - they're like snowflakes - no two are alike, lol!) and you do such a stunning job at taming them and keeping them all in line.

I can't wait to see this one finished! It's already beautiful, even still in pieces! :)